Description
Slow-roasted baby back ribs showcase succulent meat infused with smoky barbecue flavors from southern United States cooking traditions. Meat lovers craving rich, hearty comfort will savor these perfectly seasoned, melt-in-mouth pork ribs that satisfy deep hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rack baby back ribs, membrane removed
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) paprika
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) black pepper
- 2 tsps (10 ml) coarse salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) cumin
- 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) dry mustard
- ½ cup (120 ml) brown sugar BBQ sauce
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml) honey
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C), crafting a gentle thermal environment for transforming baby back ribs into succulent perfection.
- Seasoning: Meticulously rub dry seasoning blend across entire rib surface, ensuring comprehensive flavor penetration and even coverage.
- Wrapping: Create a moisture-sealing foil cocoon around ribs, folding edges tightly to prevent liquid escape and maintain internal tenderness.
- Initial Roasting: Position foil-enclosed ribs on baking sheet and slow-roast for 3 hours, allowing connective tissues to dissolve and meat to become meltingly soft.
- Glazing: Combine barbecue sauce and honey, whisking into a glossy, caramelizable coating that will elevate the ribs’ final presentation and flavor profile.
- Finishing: Unwrap ribs, brush generously with sauce mixture, then broil for 3-5 minutes to develop a tantalizingly crisp exterior with deep caramelized notes.
- Serving: Remove from oven, apply final sauce layer, and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant culinary presentation.
Notes
- Seal Moisture Perfectly: Wrap ribs tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil to lock in juices and prevent drying out during slow cooking.
- Master Low-and-Slow Technique: Maintain consistent 300°F temperature for transforming tough connective tissues into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
- Customize Flavor Intensity: Adjust dry rub seasoning quantities to match personal taste preferences without overwhelming the natural meat flavor.
- Achieve Caramelized Finish: Watch carefully during broiling stage to develop delicious char without burning the barbecue sauce glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg